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Soul Soul Cafe

shop 1/158 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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Find Soul Soul Cafe

shop 1/158 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 7038 0068
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Soul Soul Cafe

Perched above Victoria Street, Soul Soul Cafe shakes up the typical Carlton morning with generous Asian-fusion plates and zero weekend surcharges. Regulars bypass standard eggs on toast for the Unagi Dojo—a whole slab of grilled freshwater eel over rice and silky scrambled eggs—or order the prawn and clam pasta tossed in a rich, briny sauce. The sweet counterweight is thick Tiramisu French Toast, balanced without cloying sugar. Over on the drinks rail, standard flat whites step aside for Cafe Muoi and salted matcha, leaving CBD crowds behind for an unhurried corner that lets you linger.

  • Vibrant Asian-fusion plates: Savory standouts include whole grilled eel over eggs and rice alongside rich prawn and clam pasta.
  • Creative specialty drinks: A beverage lineup featuring Vietnamese salted coffee (Cafe Muoi) and well-balanced salted matcha.
  • Cozy CBD-edge recharge spot: Calm seating on the city fringe with power points for studying and ample room to decompress.
  • Generous plates and honest pricing: Plates arrive generously portioned, backed by friendly floor staff and no weekend or public holiday surcharges.
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Why Visit Soul Soul Cafe

Why Carlton diners choose Soul Soul Cafe for Asian-fusion dining, quiet study sessions, and weekend relaxation

  • Signature Asian-fusion mains

    Creative mains like tender grilled whole unagi served over rice and eggs bring distinctive East Asian flavours to the traditional brunch plate.

    The Unagi Dojo was delicious the unagi was tender and perfectly paired with the rice and eggs.

    Yuka Monica

  • Inventive specialty beverages

    Specialty drinks like balanced salted matcha and Vietnamese-style cafe muoi offer thoughtful flavour profiles beyond regular cafe coffee orders.

    drinks were a highlight too, salted matcha and iced chocolate both 10/10.

    Jessica B. G.

  • A tranquil retreat from city hustle

    A calm, cozy setting located on the edge of the city gives diners a welcoming space to slow down, unwind, and recharge.

    Soul Soul Café offers a calm, cosy space to slow down and recharge.

    Munchingtons in Melbourne

  • Artfully plated presentation

    Dishes arrive plated with visual care and artistic flair, creating an enjoyable dining experience before the first bite.

    We ordered three plates, and each came out beautifully presented as works of art.

    Jack L

  • Productive study and work amenities

    With charging points and a warm, productive atmosphere, the cafe accommodates solo visitors settling in to study or read over hot drinks.

    They have charging spots as well so a nice little study and munch spot if you’d like it to be.

    S

  • Transparent pricing with zero surcharges

    Guests enjoy weekend and holiday cafe dining without incurring standard hospitality surcharges on their bill.

    Bonus points for no weekend or public holiday surcharge!

    Meiling Fang

Signature savoury mains defining the Asian-fusion brunch experience

  • Unagi Dojo

    the unagi dojo blew us away, huge portion, so flavourful.

    Jessica B. G.

  • Soul Big Breakfast

    soul big breakfast is exactly what it sounds like, big.

    Jessica B. G.

  • Prawn and Clam Pasta

    Loved the prawn and clam pasta and the Cafe Muoi was delicious.

    Meiling Fang

  • Char Benny

    The Char Benny is definitely worth trying. The eggs were soft and creamy, and everything came together really nicely with the sauce and toppings.

    wenjing wu

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and sweet sides to complement your meal

  • Salted Matcha

    The Salted Matcha and Strawberry Matcha were also really good and well balanced.

    Yuka Monica

  • Cafe Muoi

    Loved the prawn and clam pasta and the Cafe Muoi was delicious.

    Meiling Fang

  • Tiramisu French Toast

    My favourite was the Tiramisu French Toast soft, rich and not overly sweet.

    Yuka Monica

  • Banana Crunch

    The banana crunch was great for sharing too.

    Meiling Fang

Before you head over

Practical guidance on ordering, dish timing, and pricing for your visit

  • Order Timing for Savoury vs Sweet

    If you are short on time, opt for the Unagi Dojo over complex baked or dessert dishes like French toast, which can take over half an hour during busy services.

  • Customise Beverage Sweetness

    Drink sweetness can lean high by default on matcha and iced items; staff accommodate sweetness adjustments, so request your preferred level when ordering.

  • Zero Weekend Surcharges

    Take advantage of Soul Soul Cafe's policy of charging no surcharges on weekends or public holidays when planning a group brunch.

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